Nestled in the heart of the Village of Williamsville, on a plateau overlooking the meadows and fores

ts of the Amherst State Park and bounded by the waters of Ellicott Creek lies a “hidden gem” - Gethsemane Cemetery. Since its dedication in the early 1900’s, this beautiful, quiet, serene place has been a private cemetery, exclusively for burial of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. Recently, the Sisters entrusted ownership of Gethsemane to the Forest Lawn Cemetery and Crematory Group.

Now we are very pleased to make burial in this picturesque, historic cemetery in the charming and unique Reist Street neighborhood available to people of all faiths in the Town of Amherst. In this place of timeless beauty you’ll find very affordable options for casketed or cremation burial.

Attention Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Associates:
The Forest Lawn Group has designated a section of Gethsemane Cemetery exclusively for Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Associates, immediately adjacent to where the Sisters are interred. Associates can purchase burial space in this special section for yourself, your spouse and any dependent children. Each grave can accommodate up to four burials - one casket and three cremation urns or a total of four urns. Associates (approved by Sister Alice Gilabert) enjoy a 50% discount off the regular price of each grave and the purchase can be financed interest free with a down payment of 10% and 48 monthly payments. Cash, checks or credit card payments are accepted. An exclusively designed Sisters of St. Francis Associate memorial can be placed on the grave. To learn more, please call Debbie Hernik at 332-2236.

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